Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 7/1/2025
Item Status: New
From: Roger Rendleman, County Administrator
Submitted by: Jarrod Cunningham, General Services Manager
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ITEM TITLE
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Establishment of the Baldwin County America 250th Committee
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution #2025-144 establishing the Baldwin County America 250th Committee to serve as an advisory committee related to America’s 250th anniversary commemorative events in Baldwin County.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The United States will commemorate its 250th anniversary in 2026, marking a historic milestone in the Nation's journey since its founding in 1776. This semiquincentennial celebration will be a year-long event featuring national, state, and local initiatives aimed at honoring American history, culture, and achievements.
Given Baldwin County’s strong commitment to community engagement and historical preservation, establishing an America 250th Committee would ensure a structured and professional approach to supporting upcoming events developed throughout the year. The Committee will serve until July 4, 2026, and shall consist of the following five members:
Ralph “Tim” Russell
Eddie Tyler
James “Mike” Bunn
Charles “Chuck” Cornwall
Harriet Outlaw
The Advisory Committee will monitor national and state level America 250th efforts and advise local organizations, businesses, schools, and veterans’ groups on ways to support federal and state commissions using a method that will tie together community events already taking place. Citizens can bring their local events and ideas to a collaborative group that will make recommendations for consolidating and enhancing the events. This will allow the County Commission the opportunity to adopt any proclamations, show its support, and attend events throughout the year.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
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Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Jarrod Cunningham to follow up monthly with the America 250th Committee. Taylor Bufkin will advertise the establishment of the Committee and future events the Committee may recommend through social media and press releases.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Email Resolution to Jarrod Cunningham and Taylor Bufkin.
Additional instructions/notes: Administration to upload Resolution to BCAP.